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HomeMy WebLinkAbout722 WATER ST INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE /h 1r 1;? 01/04/2021 02/10/2021 2021-00000181 $100.00 1115"11. .0(erloo �° Customer#: 23491 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable S &J ENTERPRISES OF DENVER LLC 715 Mulberry St 1910 KITTY HAWK DR WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO,IA 50701 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS COMMERCIAL INSPECTION- 722 WATER ST- 11-6-20 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 L Description Total Price REINSPECTION 1 $100.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# CHARGES 23491 01/04/2021 02/10/2021 2021-00000181 $100.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due--* $100.00 City of Waterloo • WATERLQqFIRE RESCUE ,atER INSPECTION REPORT SIQp11:2 t 'BLD6 722 WATER ST 722 WATER ST WATER LOO © \qk, Inspection Date: 11/06/2020 Inspection Type:Annual Inspection(1Yr) ; Inspection Number:5186 I Shift: N [ Station: Unit:324-Fire rshal Le Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON I Other Inspectors:JEFF SIEBEL,BROCK WELIVER Fee:$100.00 7R\e,---04 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 1004.3-Posting of occupant Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of load the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or the owner's authohzed agent. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Spaces being used as assembly spaces (churches)did not have occupant loads posted by exit doors. FAIL 1010.1.10-Panic and fire exit Doors serving a Group H occupancy and doors serving rooms or spaces with an hardware occupant load of 50 or more in a Group A or E occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock other than panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exceptions: 1.A main exit of a Group A occupancy shall be permitted to be locking in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.3,Item 2.2. Doors serving a Group A or E occupancy shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked in accordance with Section 1010.1.9.9.Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet(1829 mm)wide,and that contain over-current devices,switching devices or control devices with exit or exit access doors,shall be equipped with panic hardware or fire exit hardware.The doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: Latching doors serving assembly spaces with occupant loads greater than 50 require panic hardware.3rd floor church space does not have panic hardware on doors that are latching type. FAIL 1031.1 -General The means of egress for buildings or portions thereof shall be maintained in accordance with this section. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: Exit stairway handrail had sections of it removed and lying on the stairway. Reinstall handrail to previous configuration. Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 1 of 7 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 1031.2-Reliability Required exit accesses,exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency where the building area served by the means of egress is occupied.An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a means of egress. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:2nd exit from 3rd floor church space was found to not be in compliance with architects review from April 6th,2018.Specifically the exit doors were found to be of latching type without panic hardware and the inactive leaf appeared to be in a fixed state.The doors were required be of none latching type and the inactive leaf was to be unsecured. FAIL 1031.3-Obstructions A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Second exit from 3rd floor worship space was blocked with stored chairs and other items. Exit passageway must be cleared immediately. FAIL 1031.6-Finishes,furnishings Means of egress doors shall be maintained in such a manner as to be distinguishable and decorations from the adjacent construction and finishes such that the doors are easily recognizable as doors. Furnishings,decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits,access thereto,egress therefrom,or visibility thereof. Hangings and draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise be located to conceal or obstruct an exit. Mirrors shall not be placed on exit doors. Mirrors shall not be placed in or adjacent to any exit in such a manner as to confuse the direction of exit. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:2nd exit from 3rd floor church was found to be obstructed by curtains.Curtains shall be removed from exit doorway. FAIL 1103.9-Carbon monoxide Existing Group I-1, 1-2,1-4 and R occupancies shall be equipped with carbon monoxide alarms alarms in accordance with Section 915,except that the carbon monoxide alarms shall be allowed to be solely battery operated. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: No carbon monoxide alarm was provide for rental unit. FAIL 315.3.2-Means of egress Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Combustible storage was found stored in the hallways near the elevators on the 4th floor.Combustible items cannot be stored in the means of egress. Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 2 of 7 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 4.6-Support of nonsprinkler Sprinkler system components shall not be used to support non-sprinkler system system components components unless expressly permitted by NFPA 13. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Several areas were found to have non- sprinkler system components tied to sprinkler piping.These areas were: Exit stairway from basement to outside(west side)Lower Storage room by stairs FAIL 404.2.1 -Fire evacuation plans Fire evacuation plans shall include the following: 1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building is to be complete by selected floors or areas only or with a defend-in-place response.2. Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical equipment before evacuating.3. Procedures for the use of elevators to evacuate the building where occupant evacuation elevators complying with Section 3008 of the International Building Code are provided.4. Procedures for assisted rescue for persons unable to use the general means of egress unassisted.5. Procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuation has been completed.6. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for rescue or emergency medical aid.7.The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire or emergency.8.The preferred and any alternative means of reporting fires and other emergencies to the fire department or designated emergency response organization.9. Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan. 10.A description of the emergency voice/alarm communication system alert tone and preprogrammed voice messages,where provided. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: No fire evacuation plans were found to be posted in building. FAIL 5.2.1 -Annual sprinkler Sprinklers shall be inspected at least annually by licensed contractor system inspection Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Sprinkler system is 616 days overdue for annual testing and maintenance.Contact a licensed sprinkler system contractor to perform annual testing within 30 days. FAIL 509.1 -Identification Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems,sprinkler risers and valves,or other fire detection,suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department.Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: Fire sprinkler riser room and electrical rooms were not marked on the entrance side of the door. Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 3 of 7 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 509.2-Equipment access Approved access shall be provided and maintained for all fire protection equipment to permit immediate safe operation and maintenance of such equipment.Storage, trash and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept in such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: Fire sprinkler riser room and electrical room(room 105)contained numerous items of storage making access to the equipment impossible. FAIL 604.2.5-Exit signs Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required in Section 1013.6.3.The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments: No records for emergency egress lighting or exit sign testing were provided. Previous inspection from 2017 had recommended a maintenance program for this issue.Several egress lights and exit signs were found to not illuminate when test button was pressed. Provide corrective action and documentation. FAIL 604.6-Emergency lighting Emergency lighting shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Sections 604.6.1 equipment through 604.6.2.1. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:No records for emergency egress lighting or exit sign testing were provided. Previous inspection from 2017 had recommended a maintenance program for this issue.Several egress lights and exit signs were found to not illuminate when test button was pressed. Provide corrective action and documentation. FAIL 605.3-Working space and A working space of not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in width,36 inches(914 mm)in clearance depth and 78 inches(1981 mm)in height shall be provided in front of electrical service equipment.Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762 mm),the working space shall be not less than the width of the equipment. Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space. Exceptions: 1.Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70.2.Access openings into attics or under-floor areas which provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches(559 mm)by 30 inches(762 mm). Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:3rd floor church had items blocking access to the breaker panel. Remove items so that a clear path and access to the breaker panel is present. FAIL 605.4-Multiplug adapters Multiplug adapters,such as cube adapters, unfused plug strips or any other device not complying with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Multiple plug adapter found in use in the 3rd floor church band room. Remove multiplug adapter. Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 4 of 7 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 605.6-Unapproved Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited.Approved covers conditions shall be provided for all switch and electrical outlet boxes. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Open wiring was found in the following locations:room 107,Vacant 4th floor office, basement area leading to sprinkler riser room,inside sprinkler riser room FAIL 703.1 -Maintenance The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction,including, but not limited to,walls,firestops,shaft enclosures,partitions,smoke barriers, floors,fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural members and fire-resistant joint systems,shall be maintained.Such elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired, restored or replaced where damaged,altered,breached or penetrated. Records of inspections and repairs shall be maintained.Where concealed,such elements shall not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is accessible by the removal or movement of a panel,access door,ceiling tile or similar movable entry to the space.Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit,wires, ducts,air transfer openings and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire.Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self-or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Ceiling tiles were found to be removed in several areas on all floors.Ceiling tiles must be replaced to ensure proper activation and operation of the sprinkler system. Replace all missing ceiling tiles within 30 days. FAIL 703.1.3-Fire walls,fire Required fire walls,fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the barriers and fire partitions passage of fire.Openings protected with approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Open penetrations were found in the laundry room on the 2nd floor. Provide proper fire chalking to the pipe penetrations on each floor level. Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 5 of 7 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 803.1 -General The provisions of this section shall limit the allowable fire performance and smoke development of interior wall and ceiling finishes and interior wall and ceiling trim in existing buildings based on location and occupancy classification.Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall be classified in accordance with Section 803 of the International Building Code.Such materials shall be grouped in accordance with ASTM E 84,as indicated in Section 803.1.1,or in accordance with NFPA 286,as indicated in Section 803.1.2. Exceptions: 1. Materials having a thickness less than 0.036 inch(0.9 mm) applied directly to the surface of walls and ceilings.2. Exposed portions of structural members complying with the requirements of buildings of Type IV construction in accordance with the International Building Code shall not be subject to interior finish requirements. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Several areas within the building were found to have insulation with the paper backing facing outwards into the room.This is a direct violation of the manufacturer's requirements to reduce flame spread and fire development. Properly install the insulation to the manufacturer's guidelines within 30 days.Areas noticed on day of inspection: Room 100,4th floor Telecom Office,4th floor kitchenette,4th floor office space*Some of these areas have been cited in past inspection records for the same violation. FAIL 901.6-Inspection,testing and Fire detection,alarm,and extinguishing systems,mechanical smoke exhaust maintenance systems,and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times,and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected,tested and maintained or removed. Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Room 103 was found to have smoke detector hanging from ceiling by its wires. Detectors are required to be properly mounted and secured. Provide proper mounting of detector. FAIL Chapter 14-Inspection, Fire alarm system tested at least annually by licensed contractor testing,and maintenance Inspector:CHRIS FERGUSON-Comments:Fire alarm system is 734 days overdue for annual testing.Contact licensed fire alarm contractor to perform annual testing within 30 days. GENERAL NOTES CHRIS FERGUSON-11/12/2020 @ 11:05 No signatures due to ongoing Covid precautions. REINSPECTION DATE 12/14/2020 Printed on 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 6 of 7 • CONTACT SIGNATURE Steve Schmitt Signed on: 11/12/2020 @ 11:05 INSPECTOR SIGNATURE CHRIS FERGUSON Signed on: 11/12/2020 @ 11:06 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION' CHRIS FERGUSON chris.ferguson@waterloo-ia.org (319)291-4460 Printed on 1 1/12/2020 @ 11:06 Page 7 of 7